One of the most fun and enjoyable things that I get to do with my job is to get to work with our 4-H young people throughout the county. I quite honestly think our kids here are collectively the best … more

Now that the runoffs are over, let's pause to consider some bipartisan historical milestones before we move on with politics as normal. 

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No one wants to pay more these days, especially as inflation has been galloping at a good clip. But sometimes taxes or fees have to be added on. For instance, the much-maligned state gas tax increase was needed to jump-start road construction and improvements to the state port, if one recalls, and Walker County does get funds from that to help with catching up on roads. 

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The Walker County and Jasper City school systems have seen major leadership changes in the past two weeks.After months of campaigning by four candidates for superintendent of Walker County Schools, … more

Dear Heloise: I recently moved into an apartment that had been vacant for several months. The one bathroom that I am not using has a tub that had a bunch of little fruit flies, and later, small … more

Alabama State Parks provide improved access to some of the state’s most scenic and picturesque areas – from our state’s highest point at Cheaha State Park, to the iconic Gulf State Park … more

Alabama physicians will have to brush up on their “webside manner” now that a new law is on the books to improve the delivery of telehealth to patients across the state.This new law establishes … more

I went home to Athens, GA weekend before last for my not-to-be-named high school reunion.  I will say that it’s over 25 and under 75. Terry went with me. He was born in a very small town in … more

You know there are actually very few things in this world that I hate (Christmas shopping, traffic, and large crowds are the exceptions), but I REALLY… REALLY… HATE… RATS!  I get … more

Recent press coverage has many Alabamians concerned about avian influenza and how it could impact backyard birds and poultry flocks. I, too, have been very concerned about the current avian influenza … more